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Leaders' Questions (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: In 2013 HIQA said there should be a national strategy.

Leaders' Questions (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: It said it should happen in 2013. The Portlaoise inquiry stated it was unacceptable. Why did it not happen?

Leaders' Questions (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: First, I raise the matter of the death of a baby in Cavan General Hospital which was reported this morning. I extend my sincere sympathy to the family involved and hope the review under way will get to the truth of what happened and bring clarity to the matter for them. I raise this matter in the context of the fact that two infants died in the same hospital in 2014 and another in November...

Leaders' Questions (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: It is clear that the then Minister did not order a probe as such at Cavan General Hospital. The Taoiseach used the phrase to "prioritise monitoring" at Cavan General Hospital, but the press announcement at the time indicated that the then Minister had ordered HIQA to probe the death of the baby at the hospital. On the national maternity services strategy, in 2013 HIQA conducted a major...

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: NSAI Inspections (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 92. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware of the delays in providing approval from the National Standards Authority of Ireland for products being produced; that these delays are resulting in Irish businesses losing contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18887/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: NSAI Staff (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 93. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide, in tabular form, the number of employees in the National Standards Authority of Ireland, in each year from 2010 to 2015; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18888/15]

Written Answers — Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation: NSAI Inspections (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 94. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he is aware of the difficulties faced by a company (details supplied) in County Carlow, as a result of the delay in approving products from the National Standards Authority of Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18889/15]

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: Data Collection Issues (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 166. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he or his Department officials have discussed the recent judgement in the United States of America, regarding the data collection programme exposed by a person (details supplied) who was not authorised by the Patriot Act, the implications of this judgement on the United States of America's diplomatic relations; and if he will make a...

Written Answers — Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: UK Referendum on EU Membership (13 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: 167. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the way he and his Department are preparing for the referendum on European Union membership that is proposed in the United Kingdom in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18881/15]

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Why did the Taoiseach not take it so?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: It does not stand because the Taoiseach is not taking it. The Taoiseach has not even asked.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Would the Taoiseach answer the question I put to him?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Why is the Taoiseach getting so upset?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: This was the fair of Glin as the Minister, Deputy Noonan, said.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: He said one should never show one's hand.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Taoiseach wanted to sell them in 2012.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Eventually.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: The Government has not sold them yet.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: Not another red cent. The Taoiseach is blustering. There is no substance behind what he is saying.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): European Council Meetings (12 May 2015)

Micheál Martin: There is no truth behind what he is saying.